crikey

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Interjection 1.3.1 Synonyms

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪki

[edit] Etymology

Thought to be an alliterative substitute for Christ

[edit] Interjection

crikey

1. Used as an exclamation of astonishment, or as an emphasis of fact at the conclusion of a statement.

   Crikey, thats a big one!

[edit] Synonyms

• criminy, cripes, crivvens